Despite problems, SpaceX hails progress after third test of Starship rocket
The rocket, key to NASA's future plans, was lost after re-entering Earth's atmosphere but hit key milestones in flight.
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What’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’
And how will groups deemed to meet the new criteria be sanctioned?
Divisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain
The bill seeks to draw a line under years of efforts to prosecute those involved in the botched secession bid.
Survivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during the voyage
At least 60 people died as the boat spent about a week lost at sea after leaving Libya, survivors tell rescuers.
NATO allies must do more as Ukraine runs out of ammunition: Stoltenberg
NATO's secretary-general calls on members to show the political will to offer more support for Kyiv against Russia.
Algeria: Opposition leader Karim Tabbou given six-month suspended sentence
Pro-democracy activist Karim Tabbou was sentenced to a 'suspended' six-month sentence.
Ukraine holds out despite stalled US aid, fears ‘deep advances’ by Russia
Kyiv's forces manage to largely halt a four-week advance as pro-Ukrainian Russian forces launch cross-border attacks.
EU probes Chinese site AliExpress over potentially illegal online products
The EU also sent requests for info to tech giants on their use of generative artificial intelligence.
Pakistan PM Sharif holds icebreaker meeting with opposition PTI leader
The meeting was the first sign of the PTI and Sharif's PMLN parties showing a willingness to accept their differences.
Israeli strike killed ‘clearly identifiable’ reporter in Lebanon: UN probe
UNIFIL investigation finds Israeli tank killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded several others in October.
Three Egyptian Coptic Orthodox monks killed in South Africa monastery
A 35-year-old male suspect has been arrested but police say the motive for the fatal stabbings is still unclear.
Land grabs and vanishing forests: Are ‘clean’ electric vehicles to blame?
Communities in Indonesia say they are bearing the brunt of an intensifying race to make our cars 'green'.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 160
An Israeli strike has killed five Palestinians and injured 22 after it hit a UN aid distribution centre in Rafah.
Indians die fighting for Russia in Ukraine, leaving a trail of helplessness
At least two Indians have died on Ukrainian front lines, revealing the desperation caused by widespread joblessness.
Taiwan joins China rescue mission after boat capsizes near Kinmen
Six people were on the fishing vessel near the Taiwan-controlled islands, just a few kilometres off China's coast.
Denmark to conscript women into armed forces for first time
The country scaled back its military after the Cold War but is reassessing the situation in a changed security climate.
Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia
With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 750
As the war enters its 750th day, these are the main developments.
Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war
At least 80 acts and speakers have dropped out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against US weapons companies.
Who are Haiti’s gangs and what do they want? All you need to know
Haitian armed groups have grown more autonomous, experts say, and force alone will not resolve growing security crisis.